Alen Hadzic makes USA Fencing’s 2022 Senior World Team despite investigation for sexual misconduct.
by USA Fencing"for the foreseeable future," according USA Fencing. That kept Hadzic from competing at an event in France.
"SafeSport is the authority that gets to decide, not just in fencing but in any sport, who has the right to compete in this case at those protected event which are essentially the place where he can earn points for the world championships," Wendell said. "The U.S. Center for SafeSport has the exclusive authority to adjudicate reports of alleged sexual abuse and sexual misconduct. As long as the outcome of this investigation remains unresolved, USA Fencing is obligated to allow Hadzic to compete internationally. For the past year, according to USA Fencing, the organization has implemented a safety plan"designed to protect athletes, coaches and staff at all tournaments at which Hadzic has been a participant.
A team member who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they said they could not speak publicly until the Safe Sport investigation is complete expressed frustration that the matter is unresolved.